“I’m really appreciative of the fact that United Way has identified those needs in our community and has identified funding and paths and then employed individuals and volunteers to come out and address those issues. When we did our outreach program, United Way was really present and provided individuals that really connected on a person-to-person basis with our homeless population. I look forward to continued support and a partnership with you.”

 

– Jenelle Osborne, Mayor of Lompoc

“United Way is incredibly family-oriented, so they fit in with our community very, very well for our youth. They have Fun in the Sun program during the summer. For our seniors we have the senior homeless help that we get from United Way, placing them in apartments. thank you very much for all you do.”

 

– Holly Sierra, Mayor of Buellton

“The United Way has helped kids in the schools increase the literacy rates which in turn helps their families and their siblings so it’s a win-win for all of us. With the United Way we’re working with home for good which deals with our homelessness problem that we have throughout California. Job well done thank you for being part of our great community. ”

 

– Alice Patino, Mayor of Santa Maria

“I feel like one of the key focuses for United Way is educational and financial stability and focusing on programs such as storytime, gaming, coding club, activities for kids and teens and free movie showings.”

 

– Ryan Toussaint, Mayor of Solvang

“Without the ability to read and write you’re going to be be struggling. So we appreciate the efforts of the United Way to get things going with the school district and the city to make things happen for educating our youth. ”

 

– Ariston Julian, Mayor of Guadalupe